Fastnacht's Recipe

Name: Fastnacht's
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 cup water warm; 1 small yeast, compressed; 3/4 cup water hot; 1 1/2 tablespoons vegetable shortening; 1/2 cup evaporated milk; 2 3/4 cups sugar granulated; 1 teaspoon salt; 2 3/4 cups flour, all-purpose; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 1 each eggs slightly beaten; 1 teaspoon nutmeg; 1 x cinnamon ground; 1 x sugar granulated

Servings: persons

1/4 cup water warm
1 small yeast, compressed
3/4 cup water hot
1 1/2 tablespoons vegetable shortening
1/2 cup evaporated milk
2 3/4 cups sugar granulated
1 teaspoon salt
2 3/4 cups flour, all-purpose
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 each eggs slightly beaten
1 teaspoon nutmeg
1 x cinnamon ground
1 x sugar granulated

1
Dissolve yeast in warm water.
2
In the hot water, melt shortening.
3
Add evaporated milk, sugar and salt.
4
Stir in lemon juice, egg and nutmeg.
5
When lukewarm, add yeast.
6
Add flour, a cup at a time, beating well.
7
Dough should not be stiff but not thin, right when batter won't drop from spoon.
8
Let rise in a warm place for 1 hour.
9
Turn onto floured surface and pat with fingers to 1/4 inch thickness.
10
Let stand 1/2 hour.
11
Mix cinnamon and sugar in small bag, to your taste.
12
Set aside.
13
Cut in any shape or with a cutter 2 1/2 inches to 2 inches in diameter.
14
Pull so center is thinner.
15
Deep fat fry until golden brown.
16
Set on brown paper bag for a minute, to remove excess oil.
17
Place Fastnacht in bag with cinnamon and sugar.
18
Shake bag until Fastnacht is lightly coated.
19
These are equally delicious served at any temperature.

1046

kcal

Calories

Fat

248

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/4 cup water warm, 1 small yeast, compressed, 3/4 cup water hot, 1 1/2 tablespoons vegetable shortening, and more.

Yes, Fastnacht's falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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